Manchester United are reportedly preparing a bold move for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, following his standout performances in the Champions League. The 26-year-old Italian earned widespread praise for his decisive display in PSG’s semi-final victory over Arsenal, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta calling him the Parisians’ “best player” in their 3-1 aggregate win. Donnarumma’s crucial saves in the second leg added to an already impressive campaign, which included key contributions in earlier knockout rounds against Liverpool and Aston Villa. With Donnarumma’s contract at PSG running until 2026, his future has come under fresh scrutiny, and both Manchester United and…
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Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for April 2025, while Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira has claimed the Manager of the Month award. Mac Allister stood out with a spectacular long-range strike in a narrow 3-2 loss to Fulham and continued his fine form by opening the scoring in Liverpool’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Tottenham—a win that ultimately sealed the Premier League title for the Reds. With this achievement, Mac Allister becomes only the fourth Argentinian to win the monthly award, joining Juan Sebastian Veron, Carlos Tevez, and Sergio Aguero. He…
Bayer Leverkusen have officially confirmed that manager Xabi Alonso will depart the club at the conclusion of the season. Alonso, who was relatively unproven in top-tier management when he joined Leverkusen in 2022—having previously managed only Real Sociedad’s B team—quickly forged a formidable reputation. In just two years, the former midfield maestro led Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title run, attracting interest from Europe’s elite clubs. While Bayern Munich and Liverpool were among those reportedly keen on acquiring his services, Alonso declined their advances. Long-time admirers Real Madrid, however, are believed to remain focused on bringing him to the Santiago…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year after receiving an impressive 90% of the total votes. The Egyptian forward has enjoyed a sensational season, scoring 33 goals and providing 23 assists across all competitions, including 28 goals in the Premier League. His contributions played a pivotal role in helping Liverpool secure their 20th top-flight title, leveling them with Manchester United for the most league titles in history. This marks the third time Salah has won the prestigious award, matching the record set by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who is the only other…
Marcus Rashford’s hopes of securing a high-profile summer move to Barcelona have been handed a major boost, with new reports revealing manager Hansi Flick’s admiration for the England international. Currently enjoying a strong spell on loan at Aston Villa—who hold a £40m option to buy—the Manchester United forward has been linked with a move to Barcelona, which is believed to be his preferred destination. This week, Rashford aligned himself with influential agent Pini Zahavi, who has close ties to both Barcelona president Joan Laporta and new manager Flick. According to Fernando Polo, the journalist who broke the story of Rashford’s…
Chelsea have booked their place in the Europa Conference League final, where they will take on Spanish side Real Betis later this month. The Blues sealed their spot with a 1-0 win over Djurgarden at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory. Enzo Maresca’s side had already put one foot in the final after a dominant 4-1 first-leg performance in Sweden. With qualification virtually assured, Maresca made 10 changes to his starting lineup, resting key players ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash against Newcastle, which could impact their Champions League hopes. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall netted the only goal…
Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has expressed strong support for Victor Osimhen joining his old club, calling the Nigerian striker an ideal addition to the Blues’ squad. Chelsea are actively seeking a new striker after a disappointing season from Nicolas Jackson, and Osimhen has emerged as a top target. The Napoli forward was previously linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, but talks reportedly stalled due to his wage demands. Malouda believes Osimhen would not only be a valuable signing but also a key figure in helping Jackson develop. “The links with Chelsea are strong. We’ve had brilliant African footballers…
Ruben Amorim has expressed sympathy for Ange Postecoglou as both managers prepare for a high-stakes Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham on May 21. Despite sitting 15th and 16th in the Premier League table respectively, United and Spurs have battled their way to the final in Bilbao—Amorim’s side edging out Athletic Club, while Tottenham overcame Bodo/Glimt. Speaking after United’s semi-final win, Amorim acknowledged the shared pressure both he and Postecoglou are under. “Every game has its history. We lost the last three games, but we can win this one,” he said. “Both teams will approach the final like…
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has described Kylian Mbappé’s departure as a “shame” but believes his current team is stronger without the French star. Enrique made the remarks after PSG’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, which secured their place in the final against Inter Milan on May 31. Mbappé left PSG last summer to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, ending a long-running saga. “I think I was very brave last season when I said we’d have a better team without Mbappé—and I still believe that,” Enrique told…
Nigeria will not participate in the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, after seven US-based Nigerian athletes were denied visas by the Chinese consulate. The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed this development on Thursday, May 8, through Kola Daniel, media aide to NSC Director General Bukola Olopade. The statement revealed that the Chinese consulate in Nigeria refused to issue visas to the athletes, with the NSC attributing the denial to China’s strict policies regarding the United States. These athletes, who were part of Nigeria’s relay teams, are now unable to travel, effectively excluding the country from the competition. The…